Consisting of a radar-guided 20 mm (0.79 in) Gatling gun mounted on a swiveling base, the Phalanx has been used by Navies around the world. The CIWS is designed to be the last line of defense...

The gun revolutionized naval warfare, and mastery of naval gunnery led to the rise and fall of empires. Overtaken by airplanes and guided missiles in the 20th century, artillery has seen recent advances in technology that could once again make the …

The MK 15 Phalanx Close-In Weapons System (CIWS - pronounced "sea-whiz") is a fast-reaction, rapid-fire 20-millimeter gun system that provides US Navy ships ...

U.S. Navy action in the Red Sea in 2024-2025 defending merchant ships and self-defense of U.S. Navy Destroyers saw increasing use of the Mk 45 gun against one-way attack drones launched by the Houthi rebels from Yemen.

It consists of a radar-guided 20 mm Gatling gun mounted on a swivel base and can fire 4,500 rounds/minute (75 rounds/second). The effective firing range is 3.6 km (2.2 mi). The CIWS can also be...

In its quest to produce ever-more-lethal missiles, or high-technology guns such as the Zumwalt-class ships’ advanced gun system (with its now-cancelled projectile that had an estimated unit cost of nearly $700,000), the Navy has lost sight of the basics and utility of naval gunnery. It is time for the service to return its focus to a ...

Today, the most prevalent guns in the Navy are the 5-inch/62 (on cruisers and destroyers) and a specialized close-in weapon system (CIWS) known as the 20-mm/76 Phalanx system, which is mounted on many ships as a protection against incoming missile attacks and …

2024年6月29日 · Naval guns are artillery systems mounted on various naval vessels, designed to provide both offensive and defensive firepower in maritime operations. These weapons play a significant role in naval power projection, enabling ships to engage surface targets, offer support for land forces, and defend against aerial threats.

2024年7月11日 · Naval gun types refer to the various categories of artillery used on naval vessels, each designed for specific operational roles and tactical scenarios. These guns vary significantly in caliber, range, and applications, reflecting advancements in …

2024年12月6日 · As U.S. Navy destroyers continue to shoot down Iran-backed Houthi militant drone and missile barrages in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, a new Navy recounting of the first of those engagements, which involved the USS Carney (DDG-64), highlights a seldom discussed secondary application for the ship’s Mark 45 5-inch main deck gun — shooting down aer...